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Business of Private Credit: Coming Home
Much attention has been paid to the suitability of Matt Damon in the lead role as the wily Odysseus in this summer’s Christopher Nolan blockbuster.
Markit Recap - 11/3/2014
It is apparent to all market participants that volatility, so long dormant in this QE-saturated era, has returned in recent…
The Pulse of Private Equity - 11/03/2014
Canada Keeps Recovering PE activity in Canada recovered well from the recession, and unlike its neighbors to the south, deal…
Loan Stats at a Glance - 11/03/2014
Source: S&P Capital IQ Contact: Cuong Huynh cuong.huynh@spcapitaliq.com
Relative Value
While market values for BDCs have recovered after October’s slump, they remain at a significant discount to both high-yield and…
Lead Left Interview - Bill Siegel
This week we speak with Bill Siegel, interim CEO, Second Market. His firm provides transaction process services for private companies…
Leveraged Loan Insight & Analysis - 10/27/2014
While new launches have resumed, the institutional loan market took a hit in mid-October as global volatility spiked and investors…
Markit Recap - 10/27/2014
Earnings season is well underway and the Federal Reserve is set to end its bond purchase programme, but in Europe…
The Pulse of Private Equity - 10/27/2014
B2B is Booming The U.S. B2B industry has seen some of the strongest and most consistent activity from PE investors…
Loan Stats at a Glance - 10/27/2014
Source: S&P Capital IQ Contact: Cuong Huynh cuong.huynh@spcapitaliq.com
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A breakout of BDC asset categories shows more first-lien and second-lien investments. Source: Wells Fargo Securities LLC
State of the Capital Markets – Third Q Review and Fourth Q Outlook 2014
New Feature! The Lead Left introduces a special bonus for our subscribers: Download each quarter your own State of the…










Why BDCs Matter (Part Three)
One of the many benefits of business development companies is their ability to easily hold a wide range of investments.…